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04.25.24

Q&A: Energy Absorber Systems and Safety Lines

READER QUESTION: Is an energy absorber system needed on the safety line to help limit the impact forces should the belay system be engaged to arrest the falling load?
04.25.24

Q&A: The Role of Spine Boards in Rescue

QUESTION: What is the role of a spine board in emergency medical response, specifically when dealing with confined space and high-angle rescues?  
03.21.24

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